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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200        
iPod integration 400 400 400        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200 750 750 750 750
Navigation system 1,900 1,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
App support 250 250 250        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
M Sport Package       2,600      
Technology Package       3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545        
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000        
iPod integration 365 365 365        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 865 865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Around view cameras 1,095 1,095 1,095 685 685 685 685
Navigation system 1,730 1,730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
App support 230 230 230        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820  
M Sport Package       2,365      
Technology Package       2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455 455
Options (change) 20,025 20,825 16,225 16,300 13,800 13,800 11,900
Options (change) 18,255 18,980 14,790 14,835 12,560 12,560 10,830
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,950 $71,800 $77,300 $55,795 $55,295 $56,795 $58,395
Total Invoice $60,775 $66,145 $71,250 $51,930 $51,495 $52,875 $54,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$65,950$71,800$77,300$55,795$55,295$56,795$58,395
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-640-2,190-2,190-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,950$71,300$76,800$55,155$53,105$54,605$56,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$10,850$2,050$0$1,500$3,100
Total Invoice$60,775$66,145$71,250$51,930$51,495$52,875$54,365
Adjustments for Features0-461-461-596-2,039-2,039-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,775$65,684$70,789$51,334$49,456$50,836$52,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,909$10,014$1,878$0$1,380$2,870

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,950$5,950$6,090$7,640$7,640$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$640$2,190$2,190$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-461-596-2,039-2,039-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in183.8 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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